Shaft alignment is key to keeping rotating machines like motors, pumps, gearboxes, and turbines running smoothly. Proper machine alignment means that the rotational centers of two or more shafts are co-linear when the machine is running under…
A power monitoring device is a powerful tool that can not only help reduce wear and damage on your assets, but also help identify the root cause of problems. The Fluke 3540 FC Three-Phase Power Monitor can…
Electric motors serve as a critical component for any facility. However, electric motors can be prone to any number of issues that lead to motor faults and failures. Failures disrupt business operations, decrease productivity, and adversely impact…
Establishing a vibration analysis program is a marathon, not a sprint. So, before you jump to buying a handheld vibration analyzer, it’s important to first step back and consider your overall vibration program goals and the kind…
With today’s innovative handheld vibration analyzers, your team can perform route-based condition monitoring even without a vibration expert on staff. Less experienced technicians can collect accurate vibration measurements, then the data can be reviewed remotely and analyzed…
What is Vibration Measurement? Vibration measurement is a key tool in today’s fast-advancing Industrial Internet of Things-driven maintenance and reliability world. To ensure you select the best tool for your organization, it’s important to know if a…
All machines eventually fail. It is not a question of if, but when. However, seasoned maintenance teams know that vibration patterns can help tip them off when a machine requires repairs. The goal of measuring and analyzing…
When your assets are operating normally, some level of vibration is expected. However, increases in vibration can be one of the first signs of trouble. Changes in vibration patterns are often an early indicator that something isn’t…
Three-phase power monitors are vital condition monitoring tools for catching changes in key electrical variables. For example, voltage, current, frequency, and energy consumption can fluctuate as machinery sees excess loads. That means that a power monitoring tool…
Predictive maintenance (PdM) has become on of the most powerful strategies maintenance teams can use to lower maintenance costs, prevent unplanned breakdowns, and extend the life of their equipment. Transitioning from preventive maintenance to predictive maintenance can…